Time spares no one. Especially not your property. Exposure to variations in temperatures, thunderstorms or snowstorms, and even the scorching heat of summer can reduce the once shiny luster of your home. Additionally, foot traffic, the local wildlife, or just the wind can deposit a lot of dust and dirt over time. Life also works its magic, causing all kinds of mold, fungi, algae, and moss overgrowth over your precious home. Besides looking bad, those are also a potential health hazard.
And while we regularly clean our indoor living spaces, outdoor living areas are often left untouched for prolonged periods of time. Is it any wonder then that so many decks, patios, fences, walkways and so on look worn out or just plain old dirty?
And just like that, your once pristine home turns into a filthy eyesore. But, there is a powerful weapon at your disposal: regular power washing.
The abilities of power washing are almost too many to number, but we’ll provide you with a short overview here.
Power washing can free patios and decks of dirt or stains that can’t be removed otherwise. And yes, that goes for those annoying, petrified chewing gum spots too. If this results in you raising your eyebrow in surprise, remember that power washing is the application of hot, high-pressure, sharp streams of water onto a surface. The heat makes otherwise stiff stains soften and melt, while the water-jet’s sharp blade scrapes it clean off the cleaned surface.
But no need to stop at decks or patios. The same method can be applied to clean walls from dirt or salt and other mineral deposits. What’s more, power washing can also remove old paint or graffiti from walls. So in case you were wringing your hands about that bad graffiti on the side of your property, or toiling for days trying to scrape off old paint from a wall, don’t hesitate – call your nearest pressure washing service and they’ll finish the job in a single day.
Roofs can also be cleaned with the help of pressure washing. An expert power washing crew will leave your roof tiles looking brand new, their vibrancy and neatness restored. An amateur power washer will probably launch some tiles off the roof; and you’re better off than climbing up there yourself.
Cleaning driveways and walkways are also one of the most sought out services when it comes to pressure washing. Needless to say these are amongst the easiest to clean as well, but appropriate care still needs to be taken. The type of material will determine the water jet’s pressure and temperature, and great precision and attention to detail is a must if there are plants nearby. An expert power washing team will leave your flowers untouched and your walkways squeaky clean, but an amateir may just ruin your garden and cake your driveway with cakes of mud.
Speaking of driveways, they can often be stained by oil leaks or tire marks. And the same goes for garage floors. Sounds familiar? Feeling hopeless about it? No need. An expert power washing crew will remove both tire and oil stains from your driveway and garage areas, leaving the place in mint condition.
But there are many more things you can power wash! Windows, vehicles, wood surfaces, plastic, metallic or chain link fences, outside furniture, outside kitchen areas, rain gutters, masonry, brickwork, parking spots, garbage container areas, balconies, grills, rusted fences, floors… the list is truly endless. If you can imagine a hard surface, it can be power washed. The power of water is not to be underestimated. If it can cut clean through industrial steel and carve canyons, it can definitely remove that graffiti and scrape decades of dirt from your floors.
Of course, all this talk of high temperatures and powerful water jets gives rise to caution, and it should. Paying an amateur to power wash your property, or engaging in a DIY power washing experiment can go very wrong. From damaging your property, to causing yourself or others severe injuries, the risk of the power washing tool in the wrong hands is great and should be avoided.
And even in a scenario where no one gets hurt, an unprofessional power washer can just create a huge mess due to the lack of training on how to handle the tool. With power washing comes a huge amount of water, and professionals employ proper techniques to avoid soiling your walkway with mud or cutting holes through your garden.
Finally, regular power washing will save you a lot of money in the long run. A little maintenance goes a long way, and why replace your entire backyard, when you can just give it the occasional beauty treatment with the help of an expert power washing team? Even if you’re looking to sell your property, giving it a power washing facelift will also maximize its value, giving you a much better price.
Any way you turn it, you can’t lose with power washing. So don’t hesitate and call ACX Pressure Washing today! It’s a win-win.
